_{04th February, 2026}

Deputy Medical Director – Surgical (Consultant Level)
Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type Full-time | Senior Leadership Role
Salary: AED 90,000 – 120,000 per month (all-inclusive, tax-free)

Position Overview We are seeking an accomplished Deputy Medical Director – Surgical to join a leading healthcare organization in Dubai. This is a senior consultant-level leadership role designed for a highly experienced female surgeon with a strong clinical background and proven Head of Department (HOD) or equivalent leadership experience.
The role combines strategic medical leadership, clinical governance, and operational oversight of surgical services, supporting the Medical Director in driving excellence in patient care, safety, quality outcomes, and physician performance.
Key Responsibilities Clinical & Medical Leadership

• Provide senior clinical leadership across all surgical specialties, ensuring best-in-class patient care and safety standards
• Maintain active consultant-level clinical practice within own surgical specialty
• Support the Medical Director in setting clinical strategy, policies, and performance benchmarks
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory bodies (DHA, MOH, DOH) and international accreditation standards (e.g., JCI)

Surgical Services Oversight

• Oversee the operational performance of surgical departments, including theatres, peri-operative services, and surgical wards
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes, efficiency, and patient experience
• Monitor surgical KPIs, morbidity & mortality reviews, clinical audits, and risk management processes

People & Department Leadership

• Provide mentorship, supervision, and performance management of surgical consultants and department heads
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional development
• Participate in recruitment, credentialing, and retention of high-quality surgical staff

Governance, Quality & Safety

• Ensure adherence to clinical governance frameworks, ethical standards, and evidence-based practices
• Lead or support clinical committees, including surgical governance, infection control, and patient safety
• Address patient complaints and medico-legal matters related to surgical services

Strategic & Executive Support

• Act as a key deputy to the Medical Director, stepping in when required
• Contribute to hospital strategic planning, service expansion, and surgical program development
• Support business growth initiatives, including new surgical services and centers of excellence

Required Qualifications & Experience Essential

• Medical degree with specialist surgical qualification
• Board certification / CCT / equivalent (UK, Europe, North America, Australia, or equivalent)
• Minimum 10–15 years post-specialization experience
• Proven HOD-level or senior surgical leadership experience
• Eligibility for DHA Consultant License
• Strong background in surgical governance, quality, and patient safety

Preferred

• Prior experience in a senior leadership role within a tertiary or large private hospital
• Exposure to international healthcare systems and accreditation standards
• Leadership training, MBA, MHA, or equivalent is an advantage

Personal Attributes

• Confident, collaborative, and inspirational leader
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Leadership-ready with executive presence

Benefits & Compensation

• Tax-free all-inclusive monthly salary
• Housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance (family covered)
• Education allowance for children
• Annual leave: 30–45 days
• Annual air tickets
• End-of-service gratuity as per UAE law

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